Hematology-Oncology – Page 14

Optimizing Induction Therapy in Older, Fit Patients with Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma: Insights from the GEM-2017FIT Phase 3 Trial

By MedXY 08/07/2025

KRd and D-KRd regimens outperform VMP 9-Rd 9 in achieving deeper responses in older, fit, transplant-ineligible multiple myeloma patients, but toxicity remains a concern, particularly with quadruplet therapy.

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Addressing Sexual Dysfunction in HSCT Survivors: Efficacy of a Multimodal Intervention in a Randomised Clinical Trial

By MedXY 08/07/2025

A multimodal intervention significantly improved sexual satisfaction in hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) survivors compared to enhanced usual care, highlighting a promising approach for addressing sexual dysfunction in this population.

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Carfilzomib-Lenalidomide-Dexamethasone in Transplant-Ineligible Multiple Myeloma: High MRD Negativity and PFS Benefit in the EMN20 Trial

By MedXY 08/07/2025

The EMN20 phase 3 trial demonstrates that adding carfilzomib to lenalidomide-dexamethasone significantly increases MRD negativity and progression-free survival in transplant-ineligible newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, with manageable toxicity.

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Hetrombopag vs. Thrombopoietin for Platelet Engraftment After Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation: New Evidence from a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

By MedXY 08/06/2025

Hetrombopag demonstrates comparable efficacy and safety to thrombopoietin for platelet engraftment after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, offering a promising alternative in hematologic care.

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Intermediate-Dose Cytarabine Matches High-Dose Efficacy with Fewer Side Effects in Postinduction AML Therapy

By MedXY 08/05/2025

A major RCT shows intermediate-dose cytarabine is noninferior to high-dose as postinduction therapy in AML, with similar survival and lower toxicity.

$Bexmarilimab Plus Azacitidine in High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome and Relapsed/Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukaemia: Phase 1 Dose-Escalation Results$

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Bexmarilimab Plus Azacitidine in High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome and Relapsed/Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukaemia: Phase 1 Dose-Escalation Results

By MedXY 08/02/2025

The combination of bexmarilimab and azacitidine shows manageable safety and promising efficacy in high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome and relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukaemia, supporting further investigation.

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Avatrombopag in Pediatric Immune Thrombocytopenia: Evidence from the AVA-PED-301 Phase 3b Trial

By MedXY 08/02/2025

The AVA-PED-301 phase 3b trial demonstrates avatrombopag’s efficacy and safety as an oral thrombopoietin receptor agonist for children and adolescents with persistent or chronic immune thrombocytopenia.

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Mitapivat Offers New Hope for Adults with Non-Transfusion-Dependent α- and β-Thalassaemia: Results from the Phase 3 ENERGIZE Trial

By MedXY 08/02/2025

Mitapivat significantly improves haemoglobin levels in adults with non-transfusion-dependent α- or β-thalassaemia, offering a promising oral therapeutic option with manageable safety profile.

$Subcutaneous Blinatumomab in Relapsed/Refractory B-ALL: Clinical Promise and the Future of Delivery Modalities$

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Subcutaneous Blinatumomab in Relapsed/Refractory B-ALL: Clinical Promise and the Future of Delivery Modalities

By MedXY 08/02/2025

Subcutaneous blinatumomab demonstrates promising efficacy and manageable safety in adults with relapsed/refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, with potential to shift future administration paradigms.

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Haematopoietic Gene Therapy Without Conditioning for Fanconi Anaemia-A: Results and Clinical Implications from the FANCOLEN-1 Trials

By MedXY 08/02/2025

Gene therapy using autologous, gene-corrected stem cells without conditioning offers sustained engraftment and reverses bone marrow failure in Fanconi anaemia-A, with a favorable safety profile.

$Belantamab Mafodotin Plus Bortezomib and Dexamethasone in Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma: Updated Survival Outcomes from the DREAMM-7 Trial and Real-World Insights$

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Belantamab Mafodotin Plus Bortezomib and Dexamethasone in Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma: Updated Survival Outcomes from the DREAMM-7 Trial and Real-World Insights

By MedXY 08/02/2025

The DREAMM-7 trial demonstrates that belantamab mafodotin with bortezomib and dexamethasone significantly improves survival in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, suggesting a new standard of care.

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Fertility Outcomes in Advanced-Stage Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma: BrECADD Versus eBEACOPP in the HD21 Trial

By MedXY 08/02/2025

The HD21 trial shows BrECADD offers superior gonadal function recovery and higher parenthood rates, especially in men, compared with eBEACOPP for advanced-stage classic Hodgkin lymphoma, supporting BrECADD as the preferred first-line therapy for fertility preservation.

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Durable Efficacy and Long-term Safety of AAV Gene Therapy in Severe Hemophilia B: 13-Year Follow-up Results

By MedXY 08/01/2025

A single AAV gene therapy infusion for severe hemophilia B led to sustained factor IX expression, substantial reduction in bleeding and factor use, and no late safety concerns over 13 years.

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Pirtobrutinib Demonstrates Superior Efficacy and Tolerability in cBTKi-Pretreated CLL/SLL: Insights from the BRUIN CLL-321 Phase III Trial

By MedXY 08/01/2025

Pirtobrutinib significantly improves progression-free survival and tolerability over standard regimens in covalent BTK inhibitor-pretreated CLL/SLL, offering a promising new option for this challenging population.

$Long-Term Outcomes of Cilta-Cel CAR-T Therapy in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma: Five-Year Remission Achieved in One-Third of Patients$

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Long-Term Outcomes of Cilta-Cel CAR-T Therapy in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma: Five-Year Remission Achieved in One-Third of Patients

By MedXY 08/01/2025

A recent J Clin Oncol study shows that nearly 33% of RRMM patients treated with cilta-cel achieved ≥5 years of progression-free survival, highlighting durable responses and promising biomarkers.

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Advances in Graft-versus-Host Disease Prophylaxis: Cyclophosphamide and Cyclosporin in Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation

By MedXY 08/01/2025

Post-transplant cyclophosphamide plus cyclosporin significantly improves GVHD-free, relapse-free survival compared to standard prophylaxis in matched related donor stem cell transplantation.

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Mitochondrial Donation and Preimplantation Genetic Testing: Innovations in Reducing mtDNA Disease Transmission

By MedXY 07/31/2025

Mitochondrial donation by pronuclear transfer and preimplantation genetic testing effectively reduce transmission of pathogenic mtDNA variants, offering hope for families at risk of mitochondrial diseases.

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MRD-Guided Consolidation Therapy in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma: Insights from the MIDAS Phase 3 Trial

By MedXY 07/31/2025

MRD-guided consolidation strategies in transplant-eligible multiple myeloma patients did not significantly improve deep remission rates over conventional approaches, questioning the clinical utility of MRD-adapted intensification.

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Ivosidenib Plus Azacitidine Significantly Improves Survival in IDH1-Mutated AML: Long-Term Results from the AGILE Study

By MedXY 07/31/2025

The AGILE trial shows ivosidenib plus azacitidine more than triples median overall survival in newly diagnosed IDH1-mutated AML patients ineligible for intensive chemotherapy, with improved hematologic recovery and safety.